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The study found that advanced maternal age reduced the efficiency of the placenta of both male and female foetuses. (Photo: ANI)

Placenta development in older mothers may cause poor health in male...

Studies reveal that baby boys born to older mothers likely to develop heart problems later.

29 Nov 2019 9:21 AM IST

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

On CCTV, man punches, stomps on heavily-pregnant woman at Sydney cafe

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the...

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM IST

Higher rates were observed in southern and midwest geographical regions than in the northeast region and in urban teaching hospitals than in urban non-teaching hospitals and rural hospitals. (Photo: ANI)

Hospitalised pregnant women likely to face kidney injury

Study reveals that hospitalised pregnant women more likely to face kidney injury.

10 Nov 2019 6:30 PM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly. (Photo: ANI)

Pregnant women need more emotional support to deal with stress and...

Studies reveal that psychological support needed for women during high risk pregnancies.

22 Dec 2019 1:29 PM IST

The research was published in the journal of eNeuro. (Photo: ANI)

Anti-depressants can alter sensory processing in babies if consumed...

Studies suggest that exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy can alter sensory processing well into adulthood.

18 Dec 2019 10:02 AM IST

The study was published in the journal Psychology of Women Quarterly. (Photo: ANI)

Stress and anxiety in pregnant women can lead to premature birth

Study finds women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies.

18 Dec 2019 9:56 AM IST

Mom and baby exit the tub with help and warm blankets, typically prior to delivering the placenta so that blood loss can be more accurately calculated. (Photo: ANI)

Water births are as safe as land births

Study reveals that water births are equally safe as land births for mom and baby.

15 Dec 2019 2:30 PM IST

Higher level education was associated with improved adherence to dietary guidelines in pregnant women. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Many pregnant women have low nutritional levels

Study highlights pregnant women often lacking adequate nutrition.

5 Dec 2019 6:45 PM IST

Numerous states are pushing near-total bans on the procedure in a deliberate frontal attack on Roe V. Wade. (Photo:AP)

Abortion laws face major upheaval

Eying Supreme Court, abortion foes promote tough state bans.

10 April 2019 5:12 PM IST

Obesity in young children is growing between the ages of 2 to 5 years. (Photo:ANI)

Right pregnancy diet can control childhood obesity

New study finds ways to counter child obesity.

10 April 2019 3:10 PM IST

According to the researchers, maternal exposure to stressful life events during early pregnancy, a vulnerable period for the development of male reproductive organs, may have important life-long adverse effects on mens fertility. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Do you know that stress can affect the reproductive system of unborn...

Studies suggest that stress during pregnancy affects reproductive function in male offspring.

31 May 2019 2:33 PM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution can cause birth defects

Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers.

29 May 2019 7:30 PM IST